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Hebrews 3:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Jesus? He's the son running his own household, and we're his family if we keep holding tight to our confidence and stay excited about the hope we have, all the way to the finish line.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're part of Jesus' family when you hold onto your faith and keep that hope alive.

📚 Historical Context

The Book of Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians facing persecution and temptation to return to their old ways, encouraging them to hold firm to their faith in Christ. In this chapter, the author draws from the Old Testament story of Moses, who served faithfully in God's house as described in Numbers, to contrast him with Jesus, who is presented as the Son and rightful heir over God's household. This verse uses the metaphor of a house to represent the community of believers, stressing that membership depends on enduring faithfulness.

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